Kenneth Copeland Airport (K4T2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Kenneth Copeland Airport in Fort Worth, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KAFW): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Kenneth Copeland Airport (K4T2) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fort Worth, TX at 688 ft. K4T2 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KAFW, about 9 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (12, 17, 30, 35), longest 5,943 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KAFW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KAFW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KAFW, 8.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAFW 130953Z 18008KT 10SM FEW250 29/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02890217 $
What changed at KAFW (nearest station)?
Since the 0853Z (3:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.93 → 29.95 inHg.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when K4T2's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for K4T2
Based on the nearest station (KAFW), K4T2 is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 688 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get K4T2 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track K4T2 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track K4T2 free on TelegramRunway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at K4T2. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,943 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 12 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 30 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 35 | 5,943 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 1 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K4T2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kenneth Copeland Airport in Fort Worth, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around K4T2 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at K4T2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KAFW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17
- 60%
- 12
- 34%
- 35
- 3%
- 30
- 3%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0841Z (3:41 AM CDT)
TAF KAFW 130841Z 1309/1406 17011KT P6SM FEW250
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for K4T2
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near K4T2 (Kenneth Copeland Airport): alerts read from KAFW, the station this page uses.
Track K4T2 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 4T2
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 688 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.9773, -97.4884
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,943 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KAFW
- TAF
- Nearest KAFW
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 16m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed K4T2's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Texas Wing RC Flying Club - Morris Dido Newark Rd , Fort Worth, TX · 1 mi
- Camp Joy Park , Fort Worth, TX · 11 mi
- Camp Joy Park , Fort Worth, TX · 11 mi
K4T2 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at K4T2?+
K4T2 has 4 runways: 12, 17, 30, 35; the longest is 5,943 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K4T2 come from?+
Kenneth Copeland Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KAFW, about 9 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K4T2 can differ.
Does K4T2 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KAFW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K4T2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. K4T2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K4T2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Kenneth Copeland Airport (K4T2)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Kenneth Copeland Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for K4T2 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment K4T2 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit